Xo Novel
Chapter 217
Chapter 217 Surveillance Footage
"Who was at the door?" Emily asked with curiosity.© NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.
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"Clothes," Matteo replied, holding up the garments in his hands. "Get ready, and I'll order room service for breakfast," he added. "Then we'll go to the surveillance area." "Surveillance area?" Emily frowned, confusion knitting her brow. "What do you mean?"
"Yes, ma douce," he said, his voice dropping slightly as he clenched his jaw in frustration. "My bodyguard found some evidence regarding the person who drugged you last night."
Emily felt her stomach drop at the realization. The weight of his words sank in-she hadn't just been drunk; she had been drugged. Panic coursed through her as she imagined the possible outcomes if Matteo hadn't showed up in time
Matteo strode closer to her, and as if he could read her mind, he comforted her. "You don't have to be scared of anyone when I'm here," he said firmly, locking his gaze onto hers. "I won't let anything happen to you."
Only one simple sentence lifted all the fear and worry from Emily's heart, filling her with a profound sense of safety and protection, reminiscent of the embrace she once shared with her father. No man had ever made her feel this way since then-until now. Her heart skipped a beat as she looked deeply into Matteo's eyes, a man she didn't know well but felt an inexplicable familiarity with.
Matteo handed her the clothes, and Emily nodded silently, accepting them before heading to the bathroom to change. The bathroom was enormous, almost like a small suite in itself. It featured a plush couch, a large televisión, a luxurious bathtub, a jacuzzi, and a spacious vanity table, making it a haven of comfort.
She was mesmerized for a moment as she opened the bag Matteo had given her. Inside, she found a beautiful dress, matching footwear, and makeup essentials. Removing the robe, she took a quick shower, washing away the lingering dizziness from the previous night's drug. Afterward, she grabbed a new toothbrush and brushed her teeth.
Once she slipped into the fresh clothes and applied her makeup, she checked her reflection in the vanity mirror one last time, ensuring everything was perfect before stepping back into the room.
As she entered, she found Matteo already dressed in a crisp white shirt and black dress pants. He had skipped the tie, opting instead for a tailored suit jacket that accentuated his physique.
"You didn't need to take a bath?" Emily asked, surprise lacing her voice. She hadn't noticed him going to the bathroom, brushing his teeth or showering, yet Matteo looked as fresh as-ever-his usual self: effortlessly hot and handsome.
"No, ma douce," Matteo replied with a soft smile, walking closer to her. "I don't want your scent washed away from me." He whispered flirtatiously, gazing straight into her eyes.
Emily bit her lip shyly and averted her eyes, feeling her cheeks flush with warmth. They both were so close and sleeping and he took her in his arms the whole night while she slept on his shoulder as if it were her personal pillow.
"I hope you don't mind me not being as high-maintenance as you, mon amour," he teased, making Emily roll her eyes. Typical man! She sighed to herself.
Chapter 217 Surveillance Footage
"However, another reason is that I can't wait to see the person responsible and make them pay for. conspiring to harm you," Matteo gritted his teeth, and his demeanor shifted from that of a charming lover to a dangerous man in an instant. He led Emily out of the room and toward the surveillance room. His bodyguard was already present there with a hotel staff member, and Emily remembered him serving drinks at her table last night.
"Boss, he's the one who spiked her drink after taking the money," Matteo's bodyguard informed him with severity.
Matteo glared at the hotel steward with a look of deathly threat and lunged forward to punch him hard before demanding, "Who gave you the money to spike Miss Yang's drink?"
"I'm sorry, sir! Please forgive me. I became greedy in that moment. I didn't know him, I swear, but I can identify him," the staff member begged, tears streaming down his face. "Show me who they are!" Matteo barked furiously.
His bodyguard played the CCTV footage. Emily's eyes filled with hatred as she watched the video show Jae-min handing the hotel staff money along with a small packet of drugs. Just as the staff member left the frame, another figure joined Jae-min, causing Emily's eyes to widen in disbelief. It was someone she never would have expected to be involved in this betrayal.
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